slapback

Questions

What does slapback mean?

A kind of doubling echo with relatively long delay between repetitions of the sound, so that the individual echoes can be perceived.

Where does slapback come from?

From slap + back.

How to pronounce slapback

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slapback”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “slapback”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “slapback” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.